M23 rebels are accused to shelling two civilian refugee camps killing 16 injuring at least 30 on Friday. DRC President Félix Tshisekedi says Europe is not interested in sanctioning Rwanda over its support for M23 rebels. The South Africa-led SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (SAMIDRC) will conduct an armed operation to reopen humanitarian corridors M23 rebels blocked during attacks on displaced people's camps in North Kivu. 'Ridiculous' allegationsRwanda, accused of supporting the M23 rebels and of involvement in Friday's attack on civilians, said such allegations were "ridiculous". The European Union (EU) issued a mild statement without directly mentioning Rwanda, calling on the M23 rebels and its allies to stand down.

Source: News 24 May 06, 2024 22:18 UTC